Sidzeret 2,257 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Yes me too. He's a free agent isn't he. Personally I would rather give that spot to Van Ginkel who has faded into the background in peoples mind. But he's free so what the heck.Eventhough he's ex-blue and Jose's trusted guy, he offers nothing new in footballing terms. With experienced guns like Matic, Cesc and Ramires in the squad, it's the perfect stage for v.Ginkel and maybe, even, Chalobah to get some decent game time. We certainly don't need him just because he is experienced, and he isn't a stopgap either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Manuel Neur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Manuel Neur. Isn't he that German CB that plays as a GK sometimes?Btw what a game did he just have? That last shot from Benzema went off his fist like it had hit the fucking crossbar. Best in the world at what he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steagles 70 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 In my ultimate fantasy land... Angel Di Maria (while moving Willian to the middle) or maybe Pogba.Realistically, nobody else that will start, there is no reason to in all honesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 In my ultimate fantasy land... Angel Di Maria (while moving Willian to the middle) or maybe Pogba.Realistically, nobody else that will start, there is no reason to in all honesty.Do Maria gives the ball away too many times when he is pressed at the centre of the park. Not a CM in my opinion. I'd rather play him on the wings to utilize his fiery pace and his ability to cut in. He's like a glorified Aaron Lennon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 We wont sign another central midfield player I'd imagine. Matic holding with Rami on the right side and Cesc on the left side in a 3 man midfield is more than good enough provided Rami picks his form up a bit then that midfield really will have a bit of everything, power and aggression in Matic, creativity, control and goals in Cesc and pace, stamina and goals in Rami provided he gets his head out his arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steagles 70 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Do Maria gives the ball away too many times when he is pressed at the centre of the park. Not a CM in my opinion.I'd rather play him on the wings to utilize his fiery pace and his ability to cut in. He's like a glorified Aaron Lennon.That's what I meant by moving Willian to the central role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Happy with what we've got atm tbh. As long as we stick with the 4-2-3-1.If we're going to convert to the 4-3-3 then I guess Vidal. But I reckon Oscar dropping back wouldn't be a bad shout either.Pogba will be far too expensive, as good a player as he is, and Tiago, Khedira and Kroos wouldn't be worth the money (Tiago in wage terms).The only other players that might be available who could work are Hamsik or Witsel, but I don;t think either of them well be as easily gettable as Vidal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 We have spent about 50M on central midfielders in the last 6 months. We have Matic, Fabergas, and Ramires who will all play regularly and Mikel, and Van Ginkel who are also capable of playing significant minutes for 2 spots. We're not buying another central midfielder unless we are going to sell Ramires which seems very unlikely.I love how during the transfer season, the sensible posts, like this one, are mostly just ignored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman60 1,343 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I would like to see Van Ginkel get a run in the side before we splash more cash. but if we really had to buy another Cm it would have to be Pogba for me.But first lets offload Mikel, Ramires, McEachran, Marin and Moses and recoup some cash for a change.PS. Cant remember looking forward to a new season as much as I am looking forward to this one with our new look attack and midfield. Hope it's worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I really don't understand the purpose of this topic.Mourinho favor the 4-2-3-1 system. Matic will play alongside Fabregas, then Hazard, William, Oscar, Schurle, Salah will share the 3 spots behind the lone striker.Van Ginkel is also returning from injury. There won't e any other CM signing, unless its a player for the future or a squad player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 I really don't understand the purpose of this topic.Mourinho favor the 4-2-3-1 system. Matic will play alongside Fabregas, then Hazard, William, Oscar, Schurle, Salah will share the 3 spots behind the lone striker.Van Ginkel is also returning from injury. There won't e any other CM signing, unless its a player for the future or a squad player.How do you know that for sure? If he wants to bring the best out of the current squad, 4-3-3 is the way to go and he certainly knows that. And we are already linked to a bunch of them who aren't squad players or players for the future--Pogba, Kroos, Vidal, Khedira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 How do you know that for sure? If he wants to bring the best out of the current squad, 4-3-3 is the way to go and he certainly knows that. And we are already linked to a bunch of them who aren't squad players or players for the future--Pogba, Kroos, Vidal, Khedira He said in the beginning of last season he wanted to implement this system. Since his Inter de Milan success, his new system is 4-2-3-1. He used this system with Real as well and with Chelsea lasts season. Basically it means in the last 6 or 5 years the 4-2-3-1 is Mourinho system.There is nothing to suggest at this point he want to go back to the 4-3-3.http://www.sportskeeda.com/general-sports/the-evolution-of-jose-mourinho/I think its easier to see Mourinho adopting a two striker formation at some point: like Higuiain and Benzema in some Real games, than adopting the 4-3-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Mourinho favor the 4-2-3-1 system. Matic will play alongside Fabregas, then Hazard, William, Oscar, Schurle, Salah will share the 3 spots behind the lone striker. Van Ginkel is also returning from injury. There won't e any other CM signing, unless its a player for the future or a squad player. If Ramires doesn't start the majority of games (that he's available for) I would be wholly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 If Ramires doesn't start the majority of games (that he's available for) I would be wholly surprised.That will be really shocking, but if that happen I don't think Mourinho will change his system, Ramires would play as second DM alongside Matic, and Fabregas would be playing in a more attacking position, in the middle, while Hazard and the other guys will be playing on the wings. and even Ramires can play as a winger (lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Ross Barkley & Alan Dsagoev for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Ross Barkley & Alan Dsagoev for meBoth CAMs not CMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Both CAMs not CMs.Hector Herrera. Young and cheap. we need more Americans on this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matterz 67 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Sell Mikel and sign Tiago on a free, then we good to go...MaticFabregasRamiresVan GinkelTiagoMore than enough for two positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Sell Mikel and sign Tiago on a free, then we good to go...MaticFabregasRamiresVan GinkelTiagoMore than enough for two positions.Mikel is the most important CM when Mourinho wants to shut up shop. We should be keeping our most defensive CM, unless we sign Luis Gustavo. Tiago is not exactly filling in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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